Department of Psychology: Recent submissions
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The psychological effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on mental healthcare workers in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)The COVID-19 pandemic has affected individuals both physically and mentally, and existing studies emphasise that mental healthcare workers are facing similar psychological struggles and are not immune to mental illness. ... -
A comparative study of the subjective experiences of hypnosis and meditation amongst a student sample
(University of the Western Cape, 1996)This study reports oi: the nature of subjective experiences of hypnosis and meditation in a sample of volunteer University of the Western Cape students (N = 12). Historical developments in the field of psychology dictated ... -
Students' perceptions of the impact of aids education programmes on sexual negotiation and condom use
(University of the Western Cape, 2001)As we embark on a new millennium, Human lmmunodeficiency Virus (HlV) and Acquired lmmune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) remains one of the most dangerous threats to the well-being and health of communities all over the world. ... -
Adolescents' perceptions and attitudes about violence on television
(University of the Western Cape, 2001)The idea that television contributes to aggressive behaviour, and the argument that violence on television on may instigate aggressive behaviour, has been a heavily debated issue for many years. Most of the research done ... -
Parents’ perception of a burns intervention video
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Burn injuries are a common and leading cause of injury mortality and morbidity around the world. Globally, child mortality, due to burn injuries, has been estimated to be around 2.5 per 100 000 in 103 countries, and 4.5 ... -
An exploration of battered women's experiences and perceptions of a therapeutic intervention
(University of western cape, 1998)an exploration of battered women's experiences and perceptions of a therapeutic intervention ln view of the high incidence of women battering in south africa and the limited intervention services available to assist battered ... -
A phenomenological study exploring the lived psychological and social support experiences of women during a past high risk pregnancy (pre-eclampsia) at a public hospital in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)This research project can be defined as an in-depth qualitative study. The research question was: How does social support affect women's psychological experiences during a pre-eclamptic high risk pregnancy? The main ... -
A description of the portrayal of self and other in children diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)Historically, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) was termed Minimal Brain Dysfunction or MBD (Barkley, 1997) and this historical diagnostic label is a reflection of one of the consequences of the focus of ... -
Investigating perceptions of aids among intermediary phase learners using the draw-and-write technique
(University of the Western Cape, 2001)In view of the high incidence of HIV infection amongst South African teenagers in the 15-19 age group and the limited information available about the knowledge pre-adolescents have about AIDS, this study aimed to investigate ... -
An exploration of the developmental' process of feminine sexuality in women with special reference to the father-daughter relationship
(University of the Western Cape, 1996)This study aimed to explore the developmental process of feminine sexuality in women with special reference to the father-daughter relationship. In this thesis the "feminine" is understood to be an intrinsic quality or ... -
The relationship between social support, coping and stress resources of parents wife mentally handicapped children in the Cape Peninsula
(University of the Western Cape, 2000)The impact a mentally handicapped child has on parents and family members can be seen as a stressful life event. Numerous studies have been implemented in an attempt to understand how these families cope. Families with ... -
An exploratory study of the occurrence of token resistance (saying 6no' but meaning 'yes' to sexual intimacy) among black university women students.
(University of the Western Cape, 1996)The literature reports that some women engage in token resistance to sexual intimacy in heterosexual relationships. Although this concept has not been fully explored in South Africa it is a controversial issue which has ... -
An evaluation of the effectiveness of a clinic base HIV/AIDS counselling course on trainee functioning at their work sites
(University of the Western Cape, 2002)The Western Cape AIDS Training, Information and Counselling Centre (ATICC) primarily focuses on the development and provision of information and different types of training programmes on HIV/AIDS/STls. The Director of the ... -
A school-based strategy for the provision of education support services and health promotion
(University of the Western Cape, 1997)The primary motivation for this study was to explore ways of attending to the increasing needs of students, including physical, emotional, social needs and learning difficulties. Attention was focused on school-based ... -
Towards an integrative model for understanding and managing trauma: Integral psychology as a comprehensive framework
(University of the Western Cape, 2002)This is a theoretical study that draws on existing literature to provoke further development in the area of integrative theoretical paradigms of trauma. The main thesis of this study is that an integrative model of trauma, ... -
Exploring attitudes and values about volunteerism at a Non-Governmental Organization in Gauteng, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)The services of volunteers cover a wide range of sectors such as education, health, tourism, and rehabilitation. In addition to the wide range of services being offered, youth volunteers have different values and attitudes ... -
Is non sexist childrearing possible? An investigation of the relationship mothering between gender-sensitive and children's use of gender stereotyping
(University of the Western Cape, 1997)The study investigated the possibilities of non-sexist childrearing practices: it inquires to what extent children can be raised to be relatively free of gender discrimination and prejudice. It examined the relationship ... -
An exploratory study on the effectiveness of the Barth assertiveness training package with the emphasis on reducing high-risk behaviour for HIV infection and AIDS.
(University of the Western Cape, 1995)The Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) may be viewed as one of the world's most feared diseases. The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) has been identified as the cause of AIDS. The HIV has the unique characteristic ... -
Factors affecting STD 6 adjustment to high school
(University of the Western Cape, 1995)More emphasis has traditionally been placed on school readiness and adjustment at primary school leve1 than at high school leveI. Many adolescents do, however, experience problems adjusting to the new high school environment ... -
Bisexuality and identity of young adults: A qualitative descriptive study
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Sexual identity development is an important part of developing a coherent sense of identity in young adulthood. When one identifies outside of the heterosexual identity, it can pose many challenges when one considers the ...